During the warmer summer months, trading an indoor gym workout for the great outdoors is very appealing. Fortunately, there are many ways to stay active outdoors — with or without equipment. “Exercise is an integral part of the rehabilitation of patients suffering a variety of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, such as fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain […]
Heat and humidity affect people with chronic pain because some people with these conditions have difficulty regulating their system with extreme changes of temperature and moisture in the air. Some tips on how to reduce chronic pain during the summer months: Keep Cool Fluctuations in temperature can trigger joint pain and extreme shifts can put additional […]
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Today is July 4th which represents our country’s independence. Becoming ‘independent’ from pain is something pain sufferers battle with each and every day. Salonpas connected with leading physicians, physical therapists and specialists for their advice on becoming ‘independent’ from pain. No surprise that adding physical movement to your day is the # tip from the […]
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A stiff neck is relatively common in today’s society, especially among people who sit at a desk in front of computers all day. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 20 percent of adults have experienced neck pain in the past three months. In many cases, you can loosen up your […]
Interview with Dave Endres, Physical Therapist and Co-Founder of SPEAR in New York City After graduating from Touro College, Dave worked for the Board of Education where he treated children with severe physical disabilities and gained extensive experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting. Dave realized that helping children and adults eliminate or greatly reduce […]
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Did you know that 1.5M Americans have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? RA can be hard to diagnose because the types and severity of symptoms vary from person to person. What are the signs and symptoms of RA? How can someone get diagnosed and what can an RA sufferer do to relieve pain and experience a healthy […]
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Affecting over 33 million Americans, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This degenerative joint disease is sometimes referenced as “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees. With OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change. These […]
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The month of May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. The significance of this observation is to bring attention to a condition that currently affects over 53 million Americans and is expected to grow to over 67 million people by the year 2030. Get Moving No matter if whether you live in a rural […]
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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical, the parent company of Hisamitsu America, the makers of Salonpas, honor that the customer is king and, as such, Salonpas continually seeks out new ways to satisfy existing customers and create new customers. ‘Salonpathy’ is the mission of promoting patch treatment culture across the world. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical was founded in 1847 under the […]
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Feeling healthy and proud to have kicked the cigarette habit, we now have something more to worry about out. Researchers claim that too much time sitting in a chair – like most of us do in the workplace – could lead to an early death. What’s worse, the Annals of Internal Medicine study says that […]
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